On 21 June 2026 CBSE notified a new assessment policy for private Class 12 candidates in seven Gulf countries after board examinations were cancelled due to the Iran–US war; the Centre informed the Supreme Court of the notification on 22 June 2026.
Geographic Coverage
- Affected countries: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates.
- Target group: Private (private/individual) Class 12 candidates residing in the listed Gulf countries.
Assessment Method
- Applicability: For subjects where the Class 12 board examination was cancelled.
- Formula: 40% weightage from Class 10 theory marks + 60% weightage from theory marks of the last attempted Class 12 board examination.
Rationale and Scope
- Reason for differing treatment: Private candidates lack internal assessment records (quarterly, half-yearly, pre-board) used for earlier evaluation schemes for regular students.
- Notified date: Policy officially notified on 21 June 2026.
Implementation and Remedies
- Case application: A private candidate’s marks were reassessed under the policy, communicated by email and updated in DigiLocker.
- Appeal/option: Candidates dissatisfied with assessed marks may sit the next regular examination.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education conducts national Class 10 and 12 examinations; functions under the Ministry of Education.
- DigiLocker: Government digital document repository used for issuing and storing academic credentials.
- Precedent: Alternate assessment formulas are used when examinations are cancelled and regular internal assessment data are unavailable.